Company Deep Dive

Business segments breakdown, earnings transcript analysis, management credibility scoring, competitive landscape, and scenario modelling.

Request Deep Dive(50 Feathers)

CARG

STRONG BUYFLAG

CarGurus, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $3.0B · Avg Vol: $47M/d

86
StockRank
Get insider-trade alerts
Q
86
V
34
M
63
P/E (TTM)
18.5x
ROE
58.5%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

CarGurus has strong quality at Q86 with a buyback on file, but value at V35 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CarGurus, Inc. operates leading online automotive marketplaces in the U.S. and internationally, connecting car buyers and sellers through its platforms like CarGurus.com and Autotrader.com (UK). The company leverages a data-driven approach to provide transparent pricing and extensive vehicle listings, attracting a large audience and dealership network. Its strong brand recognition, scale, and innovative digital tools create a significant network effect moat in online automotive retail.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.7B698.4M798.0M907.0M-18.2%938.3M980.5M1.1B8.7%
EPS1.640.270.203.5729.6%1.904.064.7014.8%
Shares117.6M108.2M104.0M94.9M-19.3%76.0M
Debt66.4M194.4M192.7M190.8M42.2%188.0M
Equity734.6M616.9M541.7M374.2M-20.1%
Op CF256.1M124.5M255.5M295.3M4.9%297.2M
Inv CF72.7M-61.6M-73.0M-29.3M
Fin CF-92.6M-253.6M-168.6M-383.8M
Loading 1Y...
PRICE (1Y)+28.7%
27.1729.4431.7133.9736.24Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$34.96
RSI (14)
50.2
52W High
$39.42
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
86
ROIC
43.6%98.7
ROE
58.5%97.4
GP/Assets
131.3%97.9
Op. Margin
24.5%94.9
FCF/Assets
33.1%98.2
Piotroski
776.3
Int. Cover
50.0x87.9
D/E Ratio
0.79x33.3
Current Ratio
1.65x55.2
Value
34
P/E (TTM)
18.5x46.3
EV/EBITDA
12.2x37.5
P/FCF
13.7x54.7
P/B
13.3x3.9
P/S
3.4x13.6
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
63
52W High %
89%75.7
RS 6M
-5%69.7
SMA 50/200
0.92x37.3
EPS Rev 4W
+0.3%90.2
EPS Rev 12W
+0.0%71.1
EPS Improve
+53%54.6
Q Growth
-18%26.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$3.0B
P/E (Forward)
12.1x
Gross Margin
92.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CARG are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CARGCarGurus, Inc.(you)$3.0B86STRONG BUY
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$4.2B80BUY
RUSHBRush Enterprises, Inc.$5.9B86STRONG BUY
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.2B79BUY
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$3.2B73BUY
ANAutoNation, Inc.$7.0B76BUY
VVVValvoline Inc.$5.0B63HOLD
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.9B54HOLD
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$7.8B64HOLD
KMXCarMax, Inc.$8.3B65BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) — Stock Score Summary

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (86/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. CarGurus has strong quality at Q86 with a buyback on file, but value at V35 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

CarGurus, Inc. operates leading online automotive marketplaces in the U.S. and internationally, connecting car buyers and sellers through its platforms like CarGurus.com and Autotrader.com (UK). The company leverages a data-driven approach to provide transparent pricing and extensive vehicle listings, attracting a large audience and dealership network. Its strong brand recognition, scale, and innovative digital tools create a significant network effect moat in online automotive retail.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$34.96
Market Cap$3.0B
P/E (TTM)18.51
P/E (Forward)12.06
Price/Book13.33
Return on Equity58.5%
Return on Invested Capital43.6%
Debt/Equity0.79x
Gross Margin92.6%
Operating Margin24.5%
Revenue Growth14.8%
Free Cash Flow$219M

CarGurus, Inc. operates in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CarGurus, Inc.’s (CARG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (86), Value (34), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CarGurus, Inc. have an economic moat?
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) has a Quality factor score of 86/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CarGurus, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CarGurus, Inc. in?
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry (United States).